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95jersey
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Mar 16, 2018

Another can my truck pull this thread...

I will keep this simple. Truck is on 3 year lease so not going anywhere for another 2.5 years so no uprade comments for this discussion. Currently upgrading from 3,900lb travel trailer.

Truck is brand new 2018 Ford F150:
- 3.5 EcoBoost - 375hp/475tq
- 4x4 SuperCrew
- Trailer Tow Package
- Trailer Sway Control package
- Intergrated brake controller
- Back up trailer assist package
- Heavy duty rear axle (2018 option)
- 10 speed trans
- 2,030 lb payload
- 10,700 lb trailer rating
- 3:55 Gear option
- 6.5 Ft bed

Perspective trailer is Jayco 273 Toy Hauler
- 6,450 lbs
- 1045 lbs tongue
- 53 fresh gallon tank (no gas tank)
- Length 30' 11"

Additional considerations:
- I am an offroad racer (dirt bikes) and sleep at the races for
weekend. Never camp for more than 3-4 days, so usually pack very
light and go alone (I know seems like overkill)
- Most often will only load 1 or 2 (240 lb dirt bikes) in the toy
hauler.
- Maybe once a year will bring 3-4 buddies and their bikes, but that
is rare. Most of the time it will just be me and the dirt bike.
- Will camp with the family a few times a year (3 of us all under
180lbs each) with no toys (dirt bike).
- I have no quads or SxS nor will I ever.

23 Replies

  • kerrlakeRoo wrote:
    I think you already know this, but the short answer should be ,,,,,yes.
    The trailers GVWR is just under 10,000 lbs,,, in range
    Tongue weight 12% 1200 lbs of your payload
    add for WDH 100
    gas and misc in truck bed ????
    You should still be in good shape.


    I think so, just double checking to be safe.
  • I think you already know this, but the short answer should be ,,,,,yes.
    The trailers GVWR is just under 10,000 lbs,,, in range
    Tongue weight 12% 1200 lbs of your payload
    add for WDH 100
    gas and misc in truck bed ????
    You should still be in good shape.
  • My quick calculations (with room to grow):

    Truck Payload - 2,030lbs capacity (1635 lbs calculated within limits)
    - tonque = 1045 lb
    - 3 passengers (180lb each) = 540lbs
    - misc items in truck = 50lbs

    Truck Tow - 10,700 lbs capacity (calculated 7911 lbs within limits)
    - dry weight 6450 lbs
    - water 441 lbs
    - gear clothes misc items 300lbs
    - bikes (say 3) 720 lbs

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